BOOK 18_1939-01-03 to 1942-08-10

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paired and, maintained.in suitable condition for this purpose, was read. On motion of Councilman Edmonds, seconded by Couricilman McNulty, and carried, the City Clerk_ was instructed to refer this matter to the Board of Trustees of the Redwood City Grammar School District. A letter from the Department of Public Health and Welfare advising the City Council of the extension of the Rabies Quarantine for a period of 90 days was ordered filed. A letter from Wilhelmina Harper, Librarian, Redwood City Public Library, invit- ing all city employees, with their families and friends, to attend a I; Christmas party on December 22 at the city Library between the hours of ;t ! 1:30 and 4:30 was ordered filed. A communication from the Federal.Bureau of Investigation advising that they were unable to comment upon or furnish any data in regard to the American Committee for Defense of British Homes was ordered filed: - The City Clerk was instructed to reply to a letter from the Exchange Club with reference to their recommendation for: a pedestrian underpass on E1 Camino Real at Sequoia Union High School; underground conduits for power lines along El Camino Real; and the preservation of the "Climate Best by Govern- ment Test" sign. �l The City Manager, in a letter addressed to the council advised that the City • did not carry collision insurance covering the personal cars of "call men" of the Fire Department and that there appeared to be no insurance available to cover this risk. The matter was referred to the insurance committee of the Council for investigation and to report at the next regular meeting. j- The committee on the opening of a street connecting Oak and Redwood Avenues re- quested that this matter be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting. i Councilman Edmonds, a member of the Real Estate Committee, advised that a report I and recommendations would be submitted.at the next regular meeting on +! January 6, 1941. I Peter Sorensen addressed the Council in connection with the sidewalks installed in the Central Park area under Resolution 1940-1 and asked what procedure might be adopted to enforce collection of assessments amounting to less than $25 each: After discussion, it was suggested that Mr. Sorensen con- t sult the City Attorney as to the course he may pursue. The matter of James Harder►s chicken ranch was discussed. Three letters from the San Mateo Realty Company and eight letters from taxpayers in the Lenolt Tract -asking that the Council take action to have the -ranch abated and I '